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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing

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The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 128 on Friday, as authorities arrested eight more people …

Zelensky removes top aide after anti-graft raids

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday removed his powerful chief of staff and top negotiator, Andriy Yermak, …

France charges fourth suspected member of Louvre heist gang

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France on Friday charged the fourth alleged member of a gang arrested over last month's spectacular jewel heist at the …

Israeli forces kill 13 in southern Syria operation

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Israeli forces killed 13 people on Friday in an operation in southern Syria, saying they targeted an Islamist group, in …

Pope, Orthodox leader celebrate early Christian milestone in Iznik

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Pope Leo XIV called for unity among Christians on Friday at an ecumenical prayer service on the shores of Lake Iznik to …

Orban defies EU by promising Putin to keep buying Russian oil

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Hungary's Viktor Orban defied the EU Friday by promising Vladimir Putin he will keep buying Russian oil, as he attended …

Zelensky top aide searched by anti-graft investigators

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Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities on Friday raided the home of President Volodymyr Zelensky's powerful chief of …

Trump says to suspend 'third world' migration after troop dies

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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would suspend migration from what he called "third world countries", a day …

Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 300

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Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 300 people in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, …

Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row

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Iran is to boycott next week's World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to …

Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 250

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Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 250 people across Indonesia, Thailand and …

Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections

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The world's top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, …

Trump says to suspend 'third world' migration after troop killed

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Donald Trump said Thursday he would suspend migration from what the US leader called "third world countries", a day …

Toll in floods ravaging Southeast Asia tops 150

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The toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose on Friday, with at least 111 dead in Indonesia, and a hospital in …

Pope, Orthodox leader to celebrate early Christian milestone

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Pope Leo XIV will join the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the …

Turkey not 'hostile' to Christians, Constantinople patriarch says

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Muslim-majority Turkey, which is hosting Pope Leo XIV on his first overseas trip as pontiff, is not "a hostile …

President leaves Guinea-Bissau as general named leader after coup

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Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has left the country for Senegal after being detained during a military …

Dozens dead as floods ravage Southeast Asia

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The toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose on Friday, with at least 90 dead in Indonesia, and a hospital in …

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 94, scores missing

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Families of the scores still missing after Hong Kong's worst blaze in decades scoured hospitals Friday as firefighting …

Midfield maestros return as PSG look to assert Ligue 1 dominance

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After a stuttering start to the season, Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping to keep imperious midfield trio Vitinha, Joao …

Pope, Orthodox leader to jointly celebrate early Church milestone

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Pope Leo XIV joins the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the early …

Two break out of French jail in 'old-fashioned' bed sheets escape

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Two prisoners escaped from a French jail using bed sheets after sawing through the bars of their cell, a prosecutor said …

Wounded Barca, shaky Real Madrid need La Liga morale boost

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Spanish champions Barcelona and current league leaders Real Madrid are looking to build confidence this weekend in La …

Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test

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Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West …

US to review immigrant visas as National Guard soldier dies after attack

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US President Donald Trump announced Thursday the death of one of two National Guard soldiers shot near the White House, …

Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory …

Lethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wild

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The only wild specimens of a rare blue parrot, which were recently returned to their natural habitat, have been …

Trump orders review of immigrant visas after National Guard attack

Nov 27 2025

The Trump administration on Thursday said it was reviewing permanent residency status of immigrants from 19 countries, …

Israeli forces shoot dead two Palestinians apparently surrendering in West Bank

Nov 27 2025

The Israeli army and police said Thursday they were investigating the circumstances in which two Palestinians were shot …

G.Bissau president leaves country after coup: Senegal

Nov 27 2025

Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is in Senegal after being detained during a military coup in his country, …

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 83, scores missing

Nov 27 2025

Hong Kong authorities said on Friday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to at least 83, with …

Terror probe launched into shooting of National Guardsmen in Washington

Nov 27 2025

The FBI said Thursday it had launched an international terrorism investigation after a gunman -- identified as an Afghan …

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 75, scores missing

Nov 27 2025

Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to at least 75, as …

Pope urges Turkey to embrace mediator role on first overseas trip

Nov 27 2025

Pope Leo XIV began a four-day visit to Turkey on Thursday, urging Ankara to embrace its role as a mediator in a world …

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 65, scores missing

Nov 27 2025

Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to 65, as …

National Guard shooting suspect served alongside US army in Afghanistan: US media

Nov 27 2025

A man suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House was an Afghan national who had served …

Beer giant Asahi not engaging with hackers after cyberattack

Nov 27 2025

Japanese beer giant Asahi said on Thursday it had not received any specific demand from the hackers behind a …

Pope lands in Turkey to meet Erdogan on first overseas trip

Nov 27 2025

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a four-day visit where he will hold talks with President Recep Tayyip …

Streets deserted in G.Bissau capital after military takeover

Nov 27 2025

Streets were nearly deserted Thursday in the capital of Guinea-Bissau, with the announcement of election results …

Over 250 missing after Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades

Nov 27 2025

Hong Kong firefighters were scouring scorched high-rises Thursday for over 250 people listed as missing, a day after the …

Pink elephants march for Thailand's late queen mother

Nov 27 2025

Eleven pink painted elephants marched through Bangkok on Thursday, bowing in unison outside the Grand Palace in a …

Despite hurdles, Toronto will be 'ready' for World Cup, city tells AFP

Nov 27 2025

The 2026 World Cup will be the first played across three countries -- but unlike the United States and Mexico, Canada …

Pope to meet Erdogan in Turkey in first overseas trip

Nov 27 2025

Pope Leo XIV set off for Turkey Thursday for the first overseas trip of his papacy, which includes a meeting with …

'God created it to be eaten': Jakarta's dog meat ban divides

Nov 27 2025

Sitting at an empty Jakarta stall, Alfindo Hutagaol gobbled down some rice, green sambal and grilled dog meat -- a meal …

Hong Kong searches for missing after city's deadliest blaze in decades

Nov 27 2025

Hong Kong firefighters were scouring a still-burning apartment complex for hundreds of missing people on Thursday, a day …

'Very worried': Hong Kong fire survivors hunt for the missing

Nov 27 2025

The morning after saving her elderly neighbour from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, retiree Kwok was trawling …

Verstappen seeks Qatar hat-trick but Norris title favourite

Nov 27 2025

Max Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year's Formula One world …

High-flying tech hits potholes in India's Silicon Valley

Nov 27 2025

In India's tech capital Bengaluru, the morning "rush hour" lasts so long it devours half the workday, throttling …

Verstappen seeks Qatar desert hat-track, but Norris remains title favourite

Nov 27 2025

Max Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year's Formula One world …

Trump says Afghan man shot two soldiers near White House

Nov 27 2025

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an Afghan man who fled the Taliban was the suspect in the shooting of two …

What we know about Hong Kong's deadly high-rise fire

Nov 27 2025

A devastating fire tore through a Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing dozens of people with hundreds still …

Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning

Nov 27 2025

Firefighters were still dousing a devastating fire Thursday which ripped through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing …

Yemeni drugs seizure a 'landmark moment', say WADA

Nov 27 2025

The seizure of a large amount of performance-enhancing drugs in a raid by Yemeni law enforcement agents is "a landmark …

Lawconnect's Sydney-Hobart hat-trick bid faces tough challenge

Nov 27 2025

LawConnect skipper Christian Beck admitted it will be a mighty task to win a third straight Sydney-Hobart race with four …

Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House, suspect in custody

Nov 27 2025

Two US National Guard soldiers were critically wounded Wednesday in a targeted shooting near the White House -- an …

Mystery foot belongs to ancient human relative: scientists

Nov 27 2025

Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named …

G.Bissau rocked by coup, president's arrest

Nov 27 2025

Military officials in Guinea-Bissau said they had seized "total control" of the coup-prone west African country …

Miss Universe owners in Mexico, Thailand hit with fraud, trafficking claims

Nov 27 2025

The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest …

'Couldn't do anything': deadly Hong Kong fire devours homes of thousands

Nov 26 2025

Residents anxiously awaited news of their loved ones Thursday at a temporary shelter as one of Hong Kong's deadliest …

Liverpool humbled again as Arsenal down Bayern in Champions League

Nov 26 2025

Liverpool slumped to an embarrassing 4-1 Champions League defeat at Anfield by PSV Eindhoven to pile more pressure on …

Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 36, 200-plus missing

Nov 26 2025

A huge fire engulfed a crowded Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 36 people and leaving more than 200 …

Nigeria declares national emergency after mass kidnappings

Nov 26 2025

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a "nationwide security emergency" as the country scrambled to …

Hong Kong housing estate fire kills at least 36, 200-plus missing

Nov 26 2025

A huge fire that engulfed a Hong Kong residential estate has killed at least 36 people and left more than 200 …

Russia says talks on ending Ukraine war 'serious', after new US plan

Nov 26 2025

Russia said Wednesday that ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine were "serious", after earlier welcoming parts of a …

Hong Kong housing estate fire kills at least 13, still burning

Nov 26 2025

A huge fire engulfed a Hong Kong residential estate and killed at least 13 people on Wednesday, with firefighters saying …

France's top court upholds ex-president Sarkozy's second conviction

Nov 26 2025

France's highest court ruled against former president Nicolas Sarkozy Wednesday over illegal financing of his 2012 …

Russia welcomes 'aspects' of new US plan to end Ukraine war

Nov 26 2025

Russia has seen the latest copy of a draft US plan to end the Ukraine war and views some of it positively, but wants a …

Fire engulfs Hong Kong residential blocks, killing at least 13

Nov 26 2025

A huge fire ripped through several high-rise blocks in a Hong Kong residential estate on Wednesday, killing at least 13 …

IOC chief Coventry in tears as 2026 Winter Games torch relay sets off

Nov 26 2025

New International Olympic Committee chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears on Wednesday as she urged nations to come …

Floods in Thailand, Malaysia kill over 30, displace thousands

Nov 26 2025

Tens of thousands of people in Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia were displaced by widespread flooding, with streets …

Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as his wife dies aged 80

Nov 26 2025

British entrepreneur Richard Branson paid tribute Wednesday to his wife Joan Templeman shortly after announcing her …

South Africa condemn India to biggest Test loss for series sweep

Nov 26 2025

Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday to …

From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts

Nov 26 2025

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank …

'Forgotten' women demand justice in Spain breast cancer scandal

Nov 26 2025

Anabel Cano thought cancer had spared her after she underwent a mammogram in the Spanish region of Andalusia. Having now …

As Ukraine battles for key city, pro-Russian accounts wage AI war

Nov 26 2025

Fighting for control of Pokrovsk in Ukraine's east is raging on, but in pro-Russian social media circles, Moscow has …

Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalizing Ukraine deal

Nov 26 2025

Donald Trump said Tuesday he is sending his envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow …

Ukrainian sumo wrestler earns record-breaking promotion

Nov 26 2025

Sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn made more history on Wednesday as he became the first Ukrainian to be promoted to the …

Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid

Nov 26 2025

Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence …

Canada's captive whales face euthanasia threat and uncertain future

Nov 26 2025

The remaining 30 captive belugas at Canada's Marineland have nothing to do but wait.

Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA 'suspend' ban

Nov 26 2025

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football …

US to slap big surcharge on foreign visitors to national parks

Nov 26 2025

Foreign tourists visiting US national parks including the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone will now pay a hefty surcharge, …

N.Irish town to drop ex-prince Andrew from street name

Nov 26 2025

A Northern Irish council has voted to rename a street in the town of Carrickfergus called after Britain's disgraced …

France arrests two men, two women over Louvre heist: prosecutor

Nov 26 2025

French authorities Tuesday arrested four more people in the probe into last month's spectacular daylight theft of …

US seeks retrial of main suspect in 1979 murder of six-year-old

Nov 26 2025

US prosecutors asked a judge on Tuesday to re-try the main suspect in the infamous New York kidnap and murder of a …

Mother sentenced to life in prison for New Zealand's 'suitcase murders'

Nov 26 2025

A mother who murdered her two children and stuffed them into suitcases stashed inside a storage locker was on Wednesday …

Chelsea dominate Barca in Champions League, Man City lose

Nov 25 2025

Chelsea romped to a dominant 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Pep …

Bolsonaro behind bars: the fall of Brazil's polarizing firebrand

Nov 25 2025

Jair Bolsonaro always swore he would never be imprisoned.

Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalisation Ukraine deal

Nov 25 2025

Donald Trump said Tuesday he is sending his envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow as …

24 Nigerian girls freed after school kidnapping

Nov 25 2025

Two dozen Nigerian girls who were kidnapped from their boarding school last week in the country's northwest have been …

Trump says 'close' to Ukraine war deal, but Europeans cautious

Nov 25 2025

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a Ukraine-Russia deal is "very close," but European leaders were skeptical and …

US optimistic on Ukraine talks but Russian bombardments hammer Kyiv

Nov 25 2025

US officials expressed optimism Tuesday over attempts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war but acknowledged that …

10 kidnapped as mass abductions shake Nigeria

Nov 25 2025

Gunmen have seized 10 women and children in the latest kidnapping to rock Nigeria, police said Tuesday, as parents of …

Pakistan denies deadly strikes after Afghanistan vows retaliation

Nov 25 2025

Afghanistan's Taliban government vowed on Tuesday to "respond appropriately" to deadly overnight air strikes it blamed …

Parents of abducted Nigeria students plead for rescue

Nov 25 2025

Parents of dozens of children kidnapped last week from a Catholic school in Nigeria are desperate for their release, …

Afghanistan vows retaliation against Pakistan for deadly strikes

Nov 25 2025

Afghanistan's Taliban government vowed Tuesday to "respond appropriately" to overnight strikes it blamed on neighbouring …

Russia hammers Kyiv as talks over US plan rumble on

Nov 25 2025

Russia rained missiles and drones on Kyiv overnight, killing six people, as frantic diplomatic efforts over a draft US …

Ukraine, Russia trade deadly strikes as negotiators hammer at deal

Nov 25 2025

Russia rained missiles and drones overnight on Kyiv, killing six people, authorities said Tuesday, as three people died …

China launches Shenzhou-22 early for stranded space station crew

Nov 25 2025

China conducted an urgent unmanned spacecraft launch on Tuesday, after damage to a previous mission's return capsule …

Kane relishing new Bayern role before Arsenal clash

Nov 25 2025

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returns to north London on Wednesday to face old rivals Arsenal arguably in the best …

Inter's big game credentials in doubt ahead of Atletico clash

Nov 25 2025

Inter Milan head into Wednesday's match at Atletico Madrid still reeling from a derby defeat to AC Milan and with doubts …

At tomb of Lebanon's miracle saint, faithful await the pope

Nov 25 2025

Charbel Matar says a Lebanese saint saved his life when he was a child. Now, he is among pilgrims of all faiths who …

Delirium, painkillers: swimmers conquer Hong Kong seas over 21 hours

Nov 25 2025

After 20 hours and 56 minutes of non-stop swimming, Simon Holliday hauls himself up the steps of Disneyland pier, knees …